School News & Updates

People in the photo: Adriana (Grade 11) & Constantin (Grade 11) On 19 September, Grade 11 GIB students Adriana and Constantin took part in Speak Dating 2026 at One Ayala in Makati. As speakers at the German booth alongside the Goethe-Institut Philippinen, they introduced visitors to German words and phrases and answered questions from people curious about the language. Speak Dating brought speakers and visitors together for short conversations about European languages and cul

Student Council Advisors: Razalee Magpily & Mike Macasaet from left to right: Veith Boettcher (Interim head of school), Iago, Kaiwen, Zoe and Julien Ferrandon (Academic Director) On September 4, 2026, GESM students elected their Executive Student Council for the new school year. The election gave students in Grades 5 to 12 the opportunity to choose who would represent them and speak on their behalf. The process began with each grade level selecting two class representatives.

Parents often have questions about what their child is learning at GESM and where that education might lead. We created Germany in Focus to bring those conversations together in one series of events. Teachers and partners will explain the school’s programmes, introduce opportunities in Germany and give families the chance to ask questions as they plan for their child’s future. The series begins with the School Trip to Germany Information Night on 1 October at 6:00 PM. Familie

As the school year came to a close, the GESM community gathered for a special Student Send-Off to express its gratitude and bid farewell to the teachers who will be leaving the school at the end of the academic year. Students, colleagues, and staff came together to celebrate the dedication, commitment, and lasting impact these educators have made throughout their time at GESM. Over the years, these teachers have contributed far more than classroom lessons. They have guided st

Written by: Santosh Kumar The CAS mural project at Surinaam has become a wonderful example of creativity and teamwork. The project was started by Grade 11 students, Kohwoon and Precious, who had the idea to paint a mural on an outside wall. They first planned everything carefully. They designed the layout and made sure to get permission for the project. After all the planning was complete, the painting work began in February 2026. At the start, the wall was plain and white. S

As the academic year comes to a close, the GESM community proudly bids farewell to our Grade 12 graduates. Throughout their years at GESM, they have demonstrated resilience, determination, and growth, overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities that have shaped them into the individuals they are today. Their contributions have left a lasting mark on our school community not only through their academic achievements, but also through their participation in school life, th

The result of the 2020 PYP Evaluation Visit is here: Congratulations to our team for receiving their well-earned commendations!